Valhalla wins protest of edgy field hockey game vs. Ossining

11:15 PM,
Oct. 7, 2013

Written by

Nancy Haggerty

Section 1 has upheld Valhalla's protest of its 3-2 field hockey loss at Ossining on Saturday, determining the winning goal was scored when Ossining had an extra player on the field.

Although Ossining coach Kathy Lees suggested possibly ending the game in a tie, the ruling by the section's Protest Committee on Monday provides for a replay from the time the infraction occurred. Valhalla coach Jenna Wenk said she thought the closing minutes would be replayed. Since it won the protest, the decision rests with Valhalla.

That could prove interesting, considering Saturday's game was marred by ...